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Creative Meet Up: Building Creative Confidence Through Play

08 October 2026 - 5:30 pm • 08 October 2026 - 8:30 pm • Barbican Creative Hub

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Join us at the Barbican for an inspiring evening of creativity, connection and collaboration.

This autumn, the Barbican Creative Hub is teaming up with BricksMcGee to explore how play can unlock fresh thinking, strengthen partnerships and help us thrive in an ever-changing creative landscape.

Our guest speaker, Richard Carter, Head of Play at BricksMcGee, will share his journey from the beginning of his career to, quite literally, playing for a living. Through an engaging keynote and interactive LEGO-based activity, Richard will explore why creativity, adaptability and flexibility are essential skills in today’s creative industries, and how the lessons we learn through play can be applied to collaboration, planning, problem-solving and building meaningful connections.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, gain new perspectives or simply enjoy an evening with fellow creatives, this meet up is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired

Event Schedule

5.30pm – Welcome drinks and arrival

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Keynote and interactive activity with Richard Carter, Head of Play, BricksMcGee

7:00pm – 8.30pm – Networking, refreshments and the opportunity to explore the Barbican Creative Hub

Price:

Non-members – £6.00

Members – FREE

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Barbican Creative Hub

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